When Ajith shot for two days with Murugadoss

After Murugadoss complete Ramana in 2002 with Vijayakanth, he was to do a film with Ajith by the name Mirattal. The project kicked off and even two days of shoot were done but for some reason the movie was shelved much to the disappointment of fans.
Asin was Ajith’s co-star in this movie and the promo posters of the movie featuring Ajith in a gothic look with long locks are still remembered. Yuvan Shankar Raja was to compose music for the movie and the late Jeeva was signed on as the cinematographer.
Now, with the buzz going around that Ajith and Murugadoss are set to reunite in 2013 for a movie under Ayngaran International’s production, the disappointment caused by Mirattal’s dropping might just be forgotten.

"Simbu is my god father," Santhanam

The music album of Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya was released recently. Santhanam, who is also the producer of the film, took the opportunity to thank the star who introduced him to the film industry. “When everybody hesitated to use me in films, Simbu took the risk of casting me in his own film, Manmadhan. That special bond continues and I’m still part of almost all his films,” said the comedian.
Simbu has done a cameo in Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya and he hasn’t charged Santhanam for that. “He has guided me on so many occasions and that’s why I consider him as my ‘Godfather’”, praised Santhanam.
Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiyaa stars Santhanam, Powerstar Srinivasan and newcomer Sethu in the lead roles and Vishaka Singh plays the female lead. Thaman has scored the music and Manikandan has helmed the megaphone.

Happy Birthday to the "Agila Ulaga Superstar"

Thamizh Padam fame Shiva is celebrating his 30^th birthday today. He is a busy star who is a part of many films currently like Sonna Puriyadhu and the remake of Thillu Mullu to name a few. Shiva recently got married to his long term girlfriend Priya.
Shiva’s claim to fame is his funny style of acting and ‘dry’ dialog based comedy which is popularly referred to as ‘mokka’. His other hits include Chennai 600028, Saroja and Kalakalappu.
Behindwoods wishes the ‘Agila Ulaga Superstar’ a very happy birthday and many joyful years ahead.

Truth behind Bala's Paradesi choice

After working with top actors like Suriya, Vikram, Arya and Vishal, Bala, out of the blue, picked the budding actor, Atharva for his next film Paradesi. The truth behind his choice came out of shadows recently. During his school days Bala had supposedly met late Murali, father of Atharva, during a shoot. Later, while working as an assistant director, he is said to have met the actor again in Chennai.

Murali supposedly took Bala to a few producers and requested them to give him a chance. Keeping the favour in mind, Bala in order to repay the late actor gave Atharva the lead role in Paradesi.

Paradesi, which also stars Vedhika and Dhansika in central roles, is set to release on December 21st.

Karthi's new record

The Kerala distribution rights of Karthi’s next release Alex Pandian, directed by Suraaj, have been sold for a record amount considering Karthi’s previous films. The final amount is 1.10 crores and Sayujyam have purchased the rights.
The audio of this DSP musical will be launched on 12^th December to coincide with the original Alex Pandian Rajinikanth’s birthday.
Anushka is pairing up with Karthi after her small cameo role in Saguni as a lady cop. We had earlier reported that Alex Pandian would also have a dubbed Malayalam version to cash in on Karthi’s popularity in Kerala. But he isn’t comfortable enough to dub for himself in Malayalam as yet.

Mani Ratnam's next and Bala's offer !

It is believed that Mani Ratnam is busy giving finishing touches to Kadal at the moment, but apparently that hasn’t seemed to hold the ace filmmaker back from preparing groundwork for his next project. Mani Ratnam, who is usually known to take his time after a release to decide and plan his next project, has supposedly shifted his stance and has already commenced pre-production for his next outing.
It is learnt that the director has employed writer Jeyamohan to begin working on his duties for the film which is expected to be a big budget affair.
Elsewhere, director Bala has expressed his desire, in an interview, to work as an assistant director with Mani Ratnam. Given the opportunity he said he would oblige any day, any time!

Boss turns 32 today

Popular actor Arya turns 32 today. The tall and handsome hunk is currently a busy actor working in films like Selvaraghavan’s Irandam Ulagam, Raja Rani co-starring Nayanthara, the untitled Ajith – Vishnuvardhan project and the Delhi Belly remake Settai opposite Hansika and Anjali.
He came into big prominence in 2010 thanks to hits like Boss Engira Baskaran and Madrasapattinam. Behindwoods wishes this cheerful actor a very happy birthday and many more successful films in future.